Ocean City, MD Maryland Downtown Boardwalk Hotels, Motels, Restaurants, Businesses

WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

OCEAN CITY, MD - Most of us are familiar with the fun side of Ocean City, the amusements, restaurants, hotels and of course, the ocean. How much do we know about the unique role Ocean City, Maryland has played in our nation's history? If the ocean could speak, it would tell us stories of adventure and daring that will bring awe to all who listen. Since neither the ocean nor the land is able to bring us the facts, we must rely on the voice of those who lived the experiences and the historians who recorded them.

The Downtown Association of Ocean City, Maryland speaks of Ocean City's earlier days in their newly released brochure titled Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Ocean City, Maryland. The guide points out landmarks of historical interest in the downtown area, providing interesting facts about each location. A brief history of the island's history is included. the Walking Tour also has an easy to follow map for the use of pedestrians of drivers.

Copies of the brochure are being distributed at Visitor Information Centers throughout the state of Maryland. You may obtain a copy from the office of the Downtown Association located at 605 South Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD.

DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY AFTER DARK SOCIAL GATHERING

The Downtown Association of Ocean City will be holding the second Downtown Ocean City After Dark social gathering on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at FAUSTO'S on the boardwalk at 13th Street, in the Howard Johnson's, from 5-7PM. Happy hour prices will be in effect along with complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres.

We are hoping everyone will bring family and friends and consider haivng dinner after the event.

THE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATIONS 11TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER

In Honor and Tribute to James Sapia
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Shenanigan's Irish Pub
4th Street and Boardwalk
4:30-8:30PM

Menu:
Salad
Garlic Bread
Soft Drink
"All the spaghetti you can eat"
Desserts (extra charge)

Children 12 and under $5.00
Adults $12.00
Cash Bar
Silent Auction

FOURTH ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN FESTIVAL & CRAB SOUP COOKOFF

The Downtown Association of Ocean City invites you to join them for a fun filled day at the Fourth annual White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cookoff to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008.

The Festival will take place on Somerset Street Plaza between the boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue from 12Noon-4PM. There will be clowns, face painting, exhibits by the local organizations.

Highlighting the Festival will be the Crab Soup Cookoff under the tents, from Noon to 3:00pm. Professional chefs from the Delmarva area will be bringing their soups for taste testing by the public. Any type of crab soup will be welcome, whether it is Maryland style, cream of crab, bisque or any other. Cost to sample the soups will be $12.00. The best crab soup will be determined by samplers using tickets to declare their favorites. This year, judging will be held for two soup categories: white and red. The winning chefs in each category will receive recognition for themselves and their business, as well as a plaque to hang in their business. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.

Downtown Association / 605 South Baltimore Avenue / Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Phone: 410-289-1413 / Fax: 410-289-4900 / ocdowntownassociation@verizon.net